Horse
Breed Description:
The Furioso-North Star breed of horse is a medium-heavy riding and light draft horse that originated in Hungary. The Furioso-North Star is named after two of the stallions that were progenitors of the breed in the mid 1800s; the descendants of these two stallions were inbred, and the Furioso-North Star breed of horse evolved from this purposeful breeding. Furioso-North Star horses are extremely versatile warmbloods, and are used in a number of different ways. They are well-suited to light draft and farm work, and are also highly qualified for saddle and sport purposes (jumping is generally not its strength, however). The Furioso-North Star has a large frame, handsome head with a straight profile, strong bones, and noble appearance. The neck is muscular and either straight or only slightly arched. The legs are finely muscled and clean, and its hooves are tough. The most common color for the Furioso-North Star breed of horse is bay, with black and chestnut sometimes seen. The Furioso-North Star breed of horse is tough and tractable and highly useful for many purposes. It is a rare and valuable breed. Individual horses are tested for harness or saddle use before they may be bred.
Temperament:
The Furioso-North Star breed of horse is known for being easy to break and train, and exceptionally willing and hard-working.
Height:
The Furioso-North Star breed of horse stands 16 to 17 hands high.
Health Problems:
The Furioso-North Star breed of horse is generally hardy with great stamina. It does have a predisposition to being pigeon-toed and somewhat cow hocked, however.
Living Conditions:
The Furioso-North Star breed of horse is known as a relatively easy keeper.
Exercise:
The Furioso-North Star breed of horse can be worked or used for long periods.
Grooming:
The Furioso-North Star breed of horse has routine grooming requirements.
Origin:
The Mezohegyes Stud Farm was founded in 1785 by the Austrian Emperor and Hungarian King Josef II, and its breeding stock was originally grouped by color. Two bay stallions, Furioso (who arrived in 1841) and North Star (imported from England in 1852), were so outstanding that their descendants were purposefully inbred, creating the Furioso-North Star breed of horse. 